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Introduction

Mercer is a business of Marsh & McLennan, a global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy, and people. A consistently high-ranking firm for HR consulting, Mercer works on human capital challenges facing some of the world’s best companies. Insiders say that in addition to the collegial and collaborative culture, what Mercer employees value most about working there is their colleagues' "intellectual horsepower, the depth and breadth of their collective knowledge base, and their stellar i...

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Employer Type

Subsidiary

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Size

10,001+ Employees

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Featured Rankings

Best Consulting Firms in EMEA for Human Resources Consulting
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Major Office Locations

New York, NY
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CEO

Julio A. Portalatin


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Affiliated Companies

Mercer Limited Asia
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Vault Verdict

 Mercer is experiencing a renaissance of sorts, as overall employment growth and upward trends in the region mean the firm continues to see a steady influx of work. It is an exciting time to be a consultant at Mercer. The firm’s services are in high demand, and its portfolio is widening to include clients across a myriad of industries, and engagements that take numerous forms. As such, Mercer consultants are exposed to a range of topics and disciplines, receiving an unbeatable level of on-the-job training—broadening their own skillsets as they adapt to the firm’s broadening service offerings.

Webinars, mentoring programs, and seminars are just a few of the different forms of formalized training Mercer provides its consultants. Informal mentoring and the skil...

About the Company

Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations meet the health, wealth and career needs of a changing workforce. Mercer's more than 23,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries.  Mercer is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With more than 65,000 colleagues and annual revenue over $14 billion, through its market-leading companies including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. 

Different names, same business

From the beginning, Mercer has been in the business of putting peo...

Employee Reviews


  • “Great place to work. Plenty of growth opportunities for those who demonstrate the potential. Truly a global one firm from culture and values perspective ”
  • “Mercer is an excellent employer. They offer a wide range of benefits and roles. You can have the opportunity to work nationally and internationally from your home location.”
  • “I can be a real person at work.”
  • “Ever-changing and fun.”
  • “Client impact while valuing colleague experience.”
  • “Colleagues are fantastic.”

Getting Hired Here


  • “[We look for] someone with a balanced mix of strategic thinking and analytical mindset when it comes to solving organizational and human capital strategy issues,[who] values the culture of the firm and is collegial.”